| ABITPASTIT | A part for Daddy's little bird is for someone a little too old (1,3,4,2) |
| PUFFIN | Bird is for self-advertisement, in the end (6) |
| TOMBRADY | Quarterback who plays himself in the ad, amusingly wondering if Cristiano Ronaldo isn't getting a little too old to play |
| SPEND | "Don't ___ it all in one place!" (jokey advice after giving someone a little money) |
| NEEDER | Someone a little short? |
| ROOKIE | Piece that is for someone new to the job (6) |
| SUPERHERO | Drink with hesitation, lady' love is for someone with power and fame (9) |
| BOOKIE | Title that is for someone reliant on their betters (6) |
| RIGAMAROLE | Process to fix a part for mother? (10) |
| PARTICULAR | It's a little too precise, but I see you and Larry having a part (10) |
| GLOATSOVER | Is a little too proud of |
| ATONESBEST | Two's a little too late to be in top form (2,4,4) |
| ELIWETKNEE | Uncle who dandles the baby a little too long? |
| COQUETTE | Some might say little bird is a flirt |
| ATIT | A little bird is working (2,2) |
| PASTIT | Father's little bird is over the hill (4,2) |
| DUNNOCK | Introduced to New Zealand 1865-96, what small bird is also known as a "hedge sparrow"? (7) |
| VOICE | Sound produced in spoken communication or sung words; the ability to chant, croon, harmonise, warble or wassail well; a part for a chorister; a mode of utterance; or, a medium of expression (5) |
| TEAL | Little bird is late again |
| ASHEN | A small bird is livid (5) |
